Joey McDowell, BA’98, BEd’99, didn’t catch the teaching bug until she was in her mid-30s. Up until then, her professional life was largely spent working in business with her husband. After their son reached school age, she volunteered at his schoo …
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Entrepreneur inspires girls to pursue education
Roberta Lindal, BA’14, credits an early mentor for sparking her idea to create clothing that inspires girls to pursue their education, and help others who face incredible obstacles in their learning.
Relationships at heart of award-winning approach
Dr. Michael Lee-Poy, MD’03, doesn’t hesitate in lauding Western and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry as the motivation behind his early success as a family physician. “I think back to when I first applied for medical school and how Western appealed to...
Undergrad Awards applaud student scholars
Research papers by two Western students – Amy Lewis and Bridget Murphy – were selected as the best in the world through The Undergraduate Awards, a global academic competition that celebrates the world’s brightest undergraduate students. Overall, Western had the...
App extends a helping hand to students
Ryan Persaud hopes future students need look no further than their phones to tap into the type of resilience necessary to survive and thrive in university. Persaud, BESc ‘16, had a rough final year on his way to a degree. Following surgery and recovery, he was forced...
Alumna looks to end ‘isolation’ for others
An Anishinabe member of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Christy Bressette, among the first Indigenous persons to receive a Western doctorate, will co-chair the university’s task force to implement its new Indigenous Strategic Plan.
Legendary ‘Shoe’ a perfect fit for alumnus
Compared to the glitzy night clubs of the GTA, the Horseshoe Tavern can be off-putting to some people. David McPherson freely admits this about his favourite haunt. The Queen Street icon is dark, cramped, and generally a bit rough around the edges. And while...
Seeking stories on Mustangs women’s sports
Helen Luckman knows there are more stories out there – and she is looking to you to share them.
Young alumna establishing her ‘Legacy’
At 17, while on vacation, having powered through the stack of books she brought with her, and with no Internet connection, Christine Rees began writing her first book.
Alumnus proves a sparkling example of creativity
If diamonds are forever, then we’ll be hearing about Edan Twena, HBA’12, for a long time.
Doctor encourages cancer patients to take charge
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. David Palma said there’s nothing more important than your life – so you should have a say in what’s happening.
Alumnus’ bike lane blitz a viral hit in Toronto
In just one day on the job, in less than two minutes, Kyle Ashley had issued six tickets – at $150 a pop – to drivers stopped or parked in bike lanes nearby the Eaton Centre along Toronto’s Shuter Street.
Alumni named among Order of Canada recipients
OTTAWA – Four Western alumni were named among 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, recently announced.